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Equity or stock options provide exposure to the underlying security. The value of an equity option fluctuates based on movements in the value of the underlying shares. Euronext lists options on numerous leading European companies via its central order book.

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Growth in the equity options market has been significant in recent years as more investors use options to enhance their equity portfolios.

Benefits of Equity Options

Equity option holders have the right, but not the obligation, to buy (call) or sell (put) the underlying value at a pre-agreed price within a certain period or on a specific date.

Equity options are primarily an efficient risk management tool. However, they offer a number of other advantages. With equity options you can: